Are you ready for some UTSA football?!

Quarterback John Simmons straight-arms a defender during the UTSA Football Fiesta Spring Game at the Alamodome in April.

This morning on the Ticket 760’s sports-entertainment-Tiger Woods program The Morning Drive, co-host Walter Pasacrita put it best: it’s going to be like Alamo Bowl weekend every time the UTSA Roadrunners play a home game in the Alamodome. There’s the adage that S.A. doesn’t need much of an excuse to throw a party. Well, here we actually have a good excuse.

The parties surrounding Roadrunner Football’s first ever game, Sept. 3 against Northeastern State, are numerous and even a bit overwhelming. Finding The Place To Be is going to be tough, as there are official and unofficial parties galore.

But before we get to the highlights, be aware that if you haven’t already secured an Alamodome parking pass, and you were really looking forward to tailgating, you’re S-O-L. At least for the first game, parking passes are gone.

• River Parade: Details are still being worked out, but the a pep rally and river parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Grand Hyatt, 600 E. Market St. Head coach Larry Coker is scheduled to speak. Free Bud Light. And members of the UTSA Marching Band and Cheerleaders will entertain, too. Did I mention the free beer?

• Rowdy Town: Activities for UTSA fans of all ages at the North Plaza outside the Alamodome. Opens three hours before kickoff. Live music.

• Roadrunner Station: On game day, Sept. 3, the alumni association hosts a party 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Roadrunner Station (Sunset Station), 1174 E. Commerce St. The association promises food, beer and Battle of the Bands music. They’re also setting up a four parking spot-size tailgating setup in Lot C. Look for the alumni flag and banner

• UTSA Tailgaters: Although not affiliated with UTSA, this group of diehard Roadrunner fans has gained notoriety since the football program was announced. UTSA Tailgaters will be in a lot across from the Alamodome (visit their Facebook page for the location).

“We’re going to do all the bells and whistles and celebrate it the way it should be,” said founding member J.J. Perez.

The group will have barbecue pits, big screen TVs showing other college games, a DJ and a Playstation. They said they’re setting up about 8 a.m. The only thing they ask is that you don’t come empty handed. UTSA Tailgaters are also on Twitter.